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        <h1>@ViewBag.Title <span>- Paragliding</span></h1>
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        <p>The majestic Dhauladhar mountain is the first mountain range of the Himalayas which acts as a natural barrier for the monsoon clouds of the Indian sub continent. </p>
        <p>During the dry days these mountains become a stage for paragliding pilots from all over the world to show case their skills and do long distance cross country flights. </p>
        <p>Owing to the topography of this valley, Billing is among the top three paragliding destinations of the world. The small hamlet of BIR with its take off at Billing is highly rated in the world of aero sports. With no  exaggeration BIR is so popular that it has been hosting paragliding pre world cups and world cups on a regular basis which happens normally in October.</p>
        <p>Jerry’s Jungle Huts has a tie up with many professional paragliding outfits in BIR which offer training as well as Tandem joyrides by qualified Instructors. Qualified instructors arranged by Jerry’s Jungle Huts could take you to the newer heights in Paragliding!</p>
        @*<p>Bir-Billing Paragliding -38 KM.</p>
        <p>Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by tea gardens, Bir a small village with a Tibetan Colony and monasteries in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, serves as a landing ground and a base for Hang and Para gliders. Their launching (take-off) destination 'Billing', is a little meadow at 2,400m (8500 ft) on the Dhauladhar ranges, 14-km up from Bir. This meadow, one of the wonders of nature, perfectly designed as a launch pad, has become a legend on the international paragliding circuits and a destination for World Champion Paraglider pilots. The meadow directly above the villages of Bir and Chaugan, is one of the best gliding sites in the world.</p>
        <p>Best time for gliding : March to May before the monsoon & September to November. The flying is generally 'ridge-hopping' ie. getting lift from the ridges or cliff edges running down from the main spine of the range. 'Ridge lifts' caused by wind hitting a hillside and 'Thermals' (columns of hot air) are used by the glider to rise higher. Thermalling is an essential skill for flying in Billing. In Billing, thermals are found on a regular basis over a temple hence called the 'Thermal Devta', halfway down the eastern spur running down to Bir.</p>
        <p>As a guest of JJH, should you opt for the paragliding, we would make all arrangements for you to enjoy your pursuit including your travel and munching requirements.</p>*@
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